BREAKING NEWS! Pontus Carlssonhas reportedly earned his 3rd and final GM norm by winning the Torneig Internacional Ciutat de Sóller by a clear point with 6˝-2˝. The official tournament website confirmed this news. His feat makes him the 16th Grandmaster in Sweden. He also becomes the latest confirmed player of African descent to earn the GM rank. He earned his other norms at the 2005 European Cupand the 2nd at Open de Tarragona (Spain). Carlsson lost one game to runner-up GM Karen Movzsizsian of Armenia, but played many powerful games. Movzsizsian and GM Azer Mirzoev (Azerbaiján) tied for joint2nd with 5˝-3˝.

Pontus Carlsson earned his 3rd norm at the Torneig Internacional Ciutat de Sóller. His rapid ascent was propelled by his consistent participation in strong tournaments in Spain.